Apple’s Ex-CEO Steve Jobs has died 1955-2011

Published on October 6th, 2011

Steve Jobs dies at 56, 1955-2011

Steve Jobs, Apple founder, father and creator of the popular iPods, iPhones and iPads, has just past away. Steve Jobs was 56, from 1955 to 2011. Apple did not disclosed the cause of his death nor where he died. But we know that Steve was suffering from pancreatic cancer. Perhaps it is one of the reason why he died.

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According to Apple’s statement on their website:

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

According to the statement of Steve Job’s family, he died peacefully surrounded by his family. Below are messages from the current CEO of Apple Tim Cook and founder of Windows, Bill Gates.

From Tim Cook:

Team,

I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com (mailto:rememberingsteve@apple.com) .

No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.

Tim

From Bill Gates:

I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.

Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.

The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.

For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.

Steve Jobs will surely be missed by the many. Now that the man behind Apple is gone, it’s up to the new CEO, Tim Cook, to guide and lead Apple to new success.